´óÏó´«Ã½

The Indian Ocean Tsunami

Dec 26th 2004, Sumatra, Indonesia. The deadliest natural disaster of the 21st Century

• 50 mins

Boudica

The legend of Boudica has survived for two millennia. What is her real story?

• 45 mins

Petra

Lost for 1,000 years, and rediscovered by a Swiss explorer... the ancient city of Petra

• 47 mins

Queen Victoria

One of the most iconic and beloved monarchs, but who was the real Queen Victoria?

• 53 mins

Michelangelo

Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists of his time. What's his story?

• 49 mins

The Ninja

The masters of secrecy and assassination. What is the real Ninja story?

• 43 mins

The Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a time of innovation. But how did it shape the modern world?

• 50 mins

The Nile

The Nile is perhaps the most famous river on Earth. But what drew emperors to its banks?

• 47 mins

The French Revolution (Part 1)

The French Revolution introduced radical new ideas to Europe. But how did it come about?

• 47 mins

The French Revolution (Part 2)

How did the relationship between king and people deteriorate so badly in France?

• 47 mins

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean

In the late 17th and early 18th Century, the Caribbean was crawling with pirates....

• 45 mins

St Patrick

St Patrick is honoured by millions worldwide every year, what is his real story?

• 47 mins

Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady of the United States.

• 54 mins

The Founding Fathers of the United States

The founding of the USA, 4th July, 1776 changed the world. Who were the founding fathers?

• 45 mins

The Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme was supposed to be the offensive to win WW1. What's the story?

• 45 mins

The Aztecs

The Aztecs arrived into central Mexico in the 1300s. What is their real story?

• 52 mins

Introducing... The Curious History of Your Home

The Curious History of Your Home is available now on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sounds

• 31 mins

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. What is his real story?

• 54 mins

The Korean War

The Korean War led to 2.5 million deaths, and almost a third world war. What is the story?

• 51 mins

Polynesian Exploration

The Polynesian exploration has been compared to missions into space. What's the story?

• 46 mins

The Great Wall of China

Built over 2,000 years, China's great wall has been the subject of legend for centuries.

• 50 mins

Mahatma Gandhi

How did a shy schoolboy turn into one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century?

• 56 mins

Martin Luther King Junior

A pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. What's Martin Luther King's legacy?

• 45 mins

Mount Rushmore

Designed to be a shrine of democracy, what is the real Mount Rushmore story?

• 45 mins

The Taj Mahal

The ‘Crown of the Palace’. The Taj Mahal is a wonder, visited by millions every year

• 55 mins

The Dambusters

The top-secret Dambusters mission... What is the story?

• 45 mins

The First Persian Empire

For over 200 years the First Persian Empire ruled over a vast expanse across 3 continents

• 52 mins

Princess Diana

Princess Diana. How should we remember the ‘People’s Princess’ today?

• 58 mins

Dr David Livingstone

Dr Livingstone was an adventurer, doctor, and Christian missionary. What's his story?

• 54 mins

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart defined the course of classical music, and his name still sells out concert halls.

• 53 mins